PLAYERS: You MUST shoot outside of practice to be a great shooter!
➡️wkouts (or on own) you can MAKE 500 shots
➡️2hr practice u might TAKE 50-100 shots, including layups, but usually less w/ necessary SSGs, game sims, gameplanning, & D
🔥Put in extra work!🔥
#GetBetterEveryDay
College basketball coaches who track "kills," or 3 stops in a row, have said they have a 90% chance or better of winning when they get 7 "kills" in a game. 8 will likely increase win odds to 98%!
7 WAYS TO GET MORE "KILLS" IN A GAME!!!!
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#GetBetterBasketball
THREAD 🧵 ⬇️⬇️
Bill Self has over 700 wins and two National Championships during his coaching career! Each year he holds a 5-day pre-season "boot camp" to help players prepare the for the upcoming season!
KANSAS JAYHAWKS PRE-SEASON CONDITIONING ROUTINE!
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#GetBetterBasketball
Thread 🧵⬇️
College basketball coaches who track "kills," or 3 stops in a row, have said they have a 90% chance or better of winning when they get 7 "kills" in a game. 8 will likely increase win odds to 98%!
7 WAYS TO GET MORE "KILLS" IN A GAME!!!!
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#GetBetterBasketball
THREAD 🧵 ⬇️⬇️
Bill Self has over 700 wins and two National Championships during his coaching career! Each year he holds a 5-day pre-season "boot camp" to help players prepare the for the upcoming season!
KANSAS JAYHAWKS PRE-SEASON CONDITIONING ROUTINE!
A
#GetBetterBasketball
Thread 🧵⬇️
College basketball coaches who track "kills," or 3 stops in a row, have said they have a 90% chance or better of winning when they get 7 "kills" in a game. 8 will likely increase win odds to 98%!
7 WAYS TO GET MORE "KILLS" IN A GAME!!!!
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#GetBetterBasketball
THREAD 🧵⬇️⬇️
If used correctly, the Run and Jump Press can be a nightmare for opponents! The constant pressure will help you gain a physical/psychological advantage over them and its difficult to prepare for in practice!
8 KEYS TO TEACH THE RUN AND JUMP!
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#GetBetterBasketball
THREAD 🧵 ⬇️⬇️
The quickest way to turn around a struggling program is to build a culture where defense matters! Even if there is a skill deficit everyone on the team can can make an effort to defend!
5 WAYS TO IMPROVE TEAM DEFENSE!!!!
A THREAD 🧵 ⬇️⬇️
If used correctly, the Run and Jump Press can be a nightmare for opponents! The constant pressure will help you gain a physical/psychological advantage over them and its difficult to prepare for in practice!
8 KEYS TO TEACH THE RUN AND JUMP!
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#GetBetterBasketball
THREAD🧵⬇️
Looking for a great back screen set to get an EASY two points?
This set from Indiana uses a scissor or X cut into a back screen and UCLA cut for a dunk! Attack a switch or capitalize when they try to fight through!
Many options off one simple action!
#GetBetterBasketball
🏀COACHES: Say what you want, but FUNDAMENTALS matter!
If a D1 team can do a basic passing drill so can your team! Don't be too proud to focus on the details that make a BIG difference!
#GetBetterEveryDay
About 20% of all NCAA Division 1 women’s basketball possessions end in turnover. (We led nation at 12.5 TO%) Number 1 reason for TO’s: Passing & Catching. WE FOCUS ON IT DURING EVERY DRILL/SCRIMMAGE, even if just during a 1-minute warmup
#FundamentalsMatter
Looking for a unique way to pressure opponents that will force more turnovers?
Use the 2-1-2 Press to control the tempo and keep opponents guessing!
Its the perfect press to create turnovers up front, while still protecting the basket!
#FOCUSED
#Pressure
#GetbetterBasketball
If used correctly, the Run and Jump Press can be a nightmare for opponents! The constant pressure will help you gain a physical/psychological advantage over them and its difficult to prepare for in practice!
8 KEYS TO TEACH THE RUN AND JUMP!
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#GetBetterBasketball
THREAD 🧵⬇️
Looking for a 4-low BLOB set to get an easy two points?
Check out this action from Alabama that leads to a clear out for a back door layup! Option to hit a shooter off a staggered screen at the top!
#GetBetterBasketball
“I’ve never coached a good 3:30 guy. Individual development happens when guys spend time on the court outside of Team Practice.
You don’t win Championships with 3:30 guys.”
-Chris Beard
#ThursdayThoughts
#GetBetterEveryDay
Small-sided games (SSGs) are a great way to incorporate O & D skills at the same time. You can emphasize a particular skill or point of emphasis & get in A LOT of reps in a short amount of time!
SEVEN SSGs EVERY TEAM SHOULD USE IN PRACTICE!
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THREAD 🧵⬇️⬇️
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#GetBetterBLOBs
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Need a BLOB set for an OPEN 3- pointer?
I LOVE this action Marquette uses against Kansas to get an UNCONTESTED 3-pointer!
Simple, effective action!
#GetBetterBasketball
Need a quick hitting action to use against a 3-2 Zone?
Try this action from Iowa St! Simple cut to the corner and cross screen leads to an easy basket!
#GetBetterBasketball
WANT TO IMPROVE TRANSITION OFFENSE?
Try this Fred Hoiberg drill shared by
@flowers_coach
in a previous
#GBetBBChat
! Excellent way to encourage pitching the ball ahead in transition!
Once players are proficient in this skill, include
#transitiongames
(thread) to rep against D ⬇️
In need of a quick hitting BLOB set?
This 4-low set used by Virginia Tech leads to a back door cut for an OPEN LAYUP!
Many options off a simple set!
#GetBetterBasketball
Need a 5-out set to get a quick two points?
This action from Loyola-Chicago has inside and outside options off a staggered screen!
The staggered is a great wrinkle to add off Chicago/Zoom action! One of my favorite actions!
#GetBetterBasketball
PLAYERS: I don't care how much you spend on a trainer or how many AAU games you play if you arent working out on your own to improve.
An hour w/ a trainer twice a week or 5 games in a weekend does not replace 500 MAKES in the gym & lifting weights every day!
#GetBetterEveryDay
I LOVE this "no paint" drill shared by
@coachdgates
to emphasize paint touches on O & D!
Great to practice keeping teams out of the paint on Defense and equally effective to get players downhill attacking the paint on offense!
#GetBetterBasketball
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We call this drill “No Paint”. We are working on keeping the ball out of the paint by either the dribble or pass. We do this drill with three teams of 4. You can score the game by paint touches to get a winner or loser & make it competitive.
#MIZ
#WhiteboardWednesday
Need a 5-out action to get you downhill into the paint?
Loyola-Chicago "Scissor Chicago" action creates an advantage to attack the paint and can easily become a continuity!
Many options off this simple action!
#GetBetterBasketball
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#ZoneATTACKTips
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Need a way to ATTACK a 1-3-1 zone?
Try this double seal action San Diego St. used multiple times to get easy baskets!
Simple, effective way to dissect a 1-3-1 zone!
#GetBetterBasketball
Looking to get a quick two points off a back door cut?
Loyola-Chicago and many other teams use this Iverson Rip action to lure defenses in before hitting them with a back cut!
One of my favorite sets to get a quick layup!
#GetBetterBasketball
Looking for a unique way to PRESSURE opponents that will force more turnovers?
Use the 2-1-2 Press to control the tempo and keep opponents guessing!
Its the perfect press to create turnovers up front, while still protecting the basket!
#FOCUSED
#Pressure
#GetbetterBasketball
Looking for a 5-out action to get an EASY basket?
LOVE UCONNs movement--Bueckers in particular:
✅️comes off a screen
✅️sets two screens
✅️comes off a screen
✅️hits the roll to the hoop
Great ATO by UCONN to get the ball in their best players hands!
#GetBetterBasketball
Colorado St. Coach Niko Medved on the success of his team in the 1st half against Nevada:
"We're not calling any plays, we are just playing basketball, so I love our edge right now."
What do coaches think? Are there times when you don't call plays and let the game flow?
WANT TO IMPROVE TRANSITION OFFENSE?
Try this Fred Hoiberg drill shared by
@flowers_coach
in a previous
#GBetBBChat
! Excellent way to encourage pitching the ball ahead in transition!
Once players are proficient in this skill include a transition game (thread) to rep against D!
Looking for a ball screen action to get an open layup?
The Zags used this & similar actions against Virginia to take advantage of their side ball screen coverage! LOVE how it clears out a side and occupies help D!
Great against all coverages, especially teams who hard hedge!
Looking for a 5-out action to ATTACK opponents?
Try this Nebraska-Wesleyan action from the Point (Over) Series to get an EASY two points!
Many options off this simple action!
#GetBetterBasketball
#BackCut
Looking for the perfect press that offers less risk and more reward?
Use the 3/4 Diamond to put pressure on opponents and lure them into trap spots!
Great to use the entire game or when you are looking to change the momentum!
#FOCUSED
#Pressure
#GetbetterBasketball
GET BETTER 🏀 SATURDAY SKILLS CHALLENGE
1v1 🚨 1st step finishing
➡️Progression to challenge players to finish w/ contact
✅Decision making w/ O advantage
✅Teach D to recover/contest
♻️Concept shared by
@LeicBasketball
(Russian) as part of
#FinishingSchool
#GetBetterEveryDay
Looking for ways to improve REBOUNDING and FINISHING?
"Animal" Drill is a great way to focus on effort when it comes to rebounding & also helps with finishing!
Players have to COMPETE to rebound, score, and defend in the paint!
#SSGs
YouTube Link:
There are a number of special situations that come into play during the season, and especially the post season. Set aside time in practice to work on these and put players in live game situations. This will help players execute at a high level when it matters most!
Here is a
Stanford | Double Stack (SLOB)
Simple concept to put the ball in a playmakers hands with good spacing at the end of a game!
#GetBetterBasketball
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Looking for a way to ATTACK defenses that SWITCH?
Simple back screen concept used by the Raptors to get a man inside the switching defender!
Many ways to incorporate this with your team!
#GetBetterBasketball
Joe Gallo (Merrimack College) 2-3 Zone Defense Rules:
✅Move on the flight of the ball
✅Nobody shoots where they catch it
✅Hands never drop below your waist
✅Stay down (no ball fakes, no shot fakes)
✅Don't get screened
Mindset: No 3s, no layups, & only give up contested 2s
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#GetBetterDefense
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Looking for a defense that will help you win more games?
Try Oregon's MATCH-UP ZONE! Pressure up front back to the zone has them at the top of the Pac-12 standings!
Want to learn more about Match-up Zone D? Keep reading!
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#GetBetterBasketball
Thread ⬇️
Looking for a 5-out action to ATTACK opponents?
Try this Nebraska-Wesleyan action from the Point (Over) Series to get an EASY two points! Many options off this simple action!
#GetBetterBasketball
#BackCut
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#GetBetterBLOBs
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Need a BLOB to get an EASY two points?
You'll LOVE this screen the screener action Kansas used against Baylor!
Box set up has many options and works at all levels!
#GetBetterBasketball
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#FullCourtPressureManTips
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The Run and Jump press keeps opponents guessing and they never know exactly when or where you are going to trap!
Many variations to use with your team, including "50" to get a quick turnover! Deception is key!
#GetBetterBasketball
How is Colorado St. ATTACKING the PACK LINE DEFENSE of Virginia?
Great insight from Jay Wright on the impact straight line drives and getting into the paint has on this defense!
Disciplined approach from Colorado St in the 1st half!
#GetBetterBasketball
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If your team is struggling to score, then look no further than transition offense to get things kick started! Getting out in transition will lead to easy baskets, while putting pressure on defenses!
5 WAYS TO IMPROVE TRANSITION OFFENSE!!!!
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#GetBetterBasketball
THREAD 🧵⬇️⬇️
Small-sided games (SSGs) are a great way to incorporate O & D skills at the same time. You can emphasize a particular skill or point of emphasis & get in A LOT of reps in a short amount of time!
SEVEN SSGs EVERY TEAM SHOULD USE IN PRACTICE!
A
#GetBetterBasketball
THREAD 🧵⬇️⬇️
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#FullCourtPressureManTips
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Want to "heat up the ball" to increase ball pressure?
Try this 1-minute drill to work 1v1 D, build endurance, & challenge players to compete!
You'll find out who can “heat up the ball” & pressure opponents in the press!
#GetBetterBasketball
#Kobe
Something for coaches to consider...
Interesting press break from Oakland late in the game. I've seen teams send a second person out of bounds to catch the ball, but not sure I've see them start there.
Simple seal and pass worked out.
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#ZoneATTACKTips
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Looking for an easy wrinkle against a 2-3 zone?
Use a 2 guard front and pop your middle player out to the top of the key to shoot/reverse the ball. Keep a corner player for "one more".
Multiple 2v1 advantages created using "22 Flash"!
#GetBetterBasketball
Need a new action to DISSECT zone defenses?
Try this "slice" action used by Duke to get an open 3-pointer! Inside & outside options with the weakside dump also open, which is why I LOVE this set!
Check out the FULL breakdown of this series on YouTube:
Looking for a 5-out action to get an EASY basket?
LOVE UCONNs movement--Bueckers in particular:
✅️comes off a screen
✅️sets two screens
✅️comes off a screen
✅️hits the roll to the hoop
Great ATO by UCONN to get the ball in their best players hands!
#GetBetterBasketball
Looking for a BACK SCREEN set to get an EASY layup?
Try this action Seton Hall uses as variation of the popular Iverson Rip play!
Simple way to keep the defense off balance!
#GetBetterBasketball
#GBetBBLive
| Run and Jump (Trapping)
If you are thinking about using the run and jump or just want to learn about it, check out this breakdown of 3 primary times to trap!
Knowing WHEN TO TRAP is critical! Decision-making is key!
#GetBetterBasketball
SIMPLIFY YOUR OFFENSE! You will have players reacting and making decisions leading to easy baskets, instead of overthinking and hesitating leading to turnovers!
5 WAYS TO SIMPLIFY YOUR OFFENSE AND INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY!!!!
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THREAD 🧵⬇️
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#ZoneATTACKTips
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Looking for a new BLOB to use against a 2-3 zone?
Change the momentum with this lob set that Kansas used against Texas Tech!
Even if you don't have a player who can go up and get it at the rim you will get a layup out of this Box set. Corner 3 is WIDE open
Small-sided games (SSGs) are a great way to incorporate O & D skills at the same time. You can emphasize a particular skill or point of emphasis & get in A LOT of reps in a short amount of time!
SEVEN SSGs EVERY TEAM SHOULD USE IN PRACTICE!
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#GetBetterBasketball
THREAD 🧵⬇️⬇️
It's always difficult to play against a full-court pressure D & a challenge to simulate the press in practice. For this reason, I came up w/ the idea of the "pressure gauntlet," which helped prepare our team. Read below to learn more!
#GetBetterEveryDay
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As is the case when teaching any concept, breakdown drills are critical to teaching full court pressure, especially the Run and Jump!
One of our favorite progressive drills to teach trapping and interceptor responsibilities is "32 Jump"!
Looking for ways to get the ball inside to a scorer?
This is one of my favorite sets used by the Zags that includes a back screen with an option for a screen the screener 3 at the top! Good movement!
Great for a post player or guard off the back screen!
#GetBetterBasketball
Need a quick hitting action to use against a 3-2 Zone?
Try this action from Iowa St! Simple cut to the corner and cross screen leads to an easy basket!
#GetBetterBasketball
#ZoneATTACKTips
Looking for a quick hitting action with back door and 3 point options?
This set from Clemson led to a 3 pointer late in the game in a win against UNC!
LOVE the back door into a pin down for a 3!
#GetBetterBasketball
F O C U S E D
BLOB vs 2-3 w/ video
Here is 1 of my favorite BLOBs against a 2-3 zone that has many options. It puts the defense, & in particular C & F, in a bind. You'll notice the G & F slide to corner & it leaves us w/ a screen on the C & an open shot!
#GetBetterEveryDay
Looking for a simple action to get an open shot?
This "Spain" pick and roll action is the perfect way to create an advantage with inside and outside options!
Quick hitting action with good spacing!
#GetBetterBasketball
Need a 5-out back door option to get a quick 2 pts?
Hofstra hit a couple of 3s off pin downs, so this time they slipped the screen for a back door when St. John's looked to help or switch!
Great read off this simple action!
#GetBetterBasketball
Looking for a quick hitter to get an open 3-pointer?
Use this action from Creighton! Multiple reads that could lead to different scoring opportunities!
Simple, effective!
#GetBetterBasketball
Looking for a HORNS action to get an easy two points?
This Boston/Pistol action used by Virginia Tech has options to score inside or off screen the screener action for a 3-pointer!
MULTIPLE options off one set make it difficult to defend!
#GetBetterBasketball
Quickest way to turn around a struggling program is to improve TEAM DEFENSE!
"Defense is just hard work. There will be nights when your shots won’t fall, but you can play good defense every night."
-Red Auerbach
7 WAYS TO IMPROVE TEAM DEFENSE!
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#GetBetterBasketballThread
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"I don't always tell them what they want to hear. But it's extremely important that I tell them what they need to hear. I don't tell them how great they are. I tell them how hard they have got to work to be great."
-Kelvin Sampson
#WednesdayWisdom
#GetBetterEveryDay
#SHOOTINGDRILLS
| Drive and Kick Progression
Great progression shared by
@coachbrock
in a previous
#GBetBBChat
that includes some great SSGs.
Really like the advantage "lift" drills to teach "one more" passing and to get up live game shots!
#GetBetterBasketball
Looking for an end of game SLOB action?
Cincinnati used this variation of the popular end of game set Brad Stevens used for years!
Many ways to execute this action and it always seems to work!
#NIT
#GetBetterBasketball
WANT TO IMPROVE TRANSITION OFFENSE?
Try this Fred Hoiberg drill shared by
@flowers_coach
in a previous
#GBetBBChat
! Excellent way to encourage pitching the ball ahead in transition!
Once players are proficient in this skill, include
#transitiongames
(thread) to rep against D ⬇️
Need a new action to DISSECT zone defenses?
Try this "slice" action used by Duke to get an open 3-pointer! Inside & outside options with the weakside dump also open, which is why I LOVE this set!
Check out the FULL breakdown of this series on YouTube:
GEORGIA TECH | 1-3-1
Georgia Tech puts a unique twist on the traditional 1-3-1 zone by making a couple of adjustments that draw similarities to the 1-1-3 Amoeba Zone!
#GetBetterBasketball
#GBetBBLive
How do you teach communication with your team?
"Communication must be taught and practiced in order to bring everyone together as one."
-Coach K
FIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE TEAM COMMUNICATION!
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THREAD 🧵⬇️
F O C U S E D
Horns v M2M/Box & 1
Simple set I learned watching Michigan State play years back & used myself for many years at different levels. Effective vs M2M & box & 1!
✔opens gaps for drive
✔multiple options
✔tough for D to take away drive & shot
#GetBetterEveryDay
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#ZoneATTACKTips
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Looking for an easy wrinkle against a 2-3 zone?
Use a 2 guard front and pop your middle player out to the top of the key to shoot/reverse the ball. Keep a corner player for "one more".
Multiple 2v1 advantages created using "22 Flash"!
#GetBetterBasketball
Need to IMPROVE transition offense and defense this season?
Try this competitive game that works on transition O, finishing, and decision-making on O! On D players work on SPRINTING in transition & it is a great drill for full court pressure teams!
#GetBetterBasketball
Looking for a HORNS set with inside and outside options?
Really like this simple set St. Joe's used against VCU in the A-10 Tourney.
Great way to get a playmaker the ball in space!
#GetBetterBasketball
GEORGIA TECH | 1-3-1
Georgia Tech puts a unique twist on the traditional 1-3-1 zone by making a couple of adjustments that draw similarities to the 1-1-3 Amoeba Zone!
#GetBetterBasketball
#GBetBBLive
SHOOTING DRILLS | Drive and Kick Progression
Great progression shared by
@coachbrock
in a previous
#GBetBBChat
that includes some great SSGs.
Really like the advantage "lift" drills to teach "one more" passing and to get up live game shots!
#GetBetterBasketball
Make this adjustment to the 2-1-2 press to FORCE MORE TURNOVERS!
I love showing zone pressure and jumping to M2M to keep opponents off balance and guessing where the trap will come from next!
#GetBetterBasketball
#FOCUSED
PLAYERS: If you sit around all summer w/ little to no effort to get better, then you should have no problem sitting on the bench next season!
#GetBetterEveryDay
#SHOOTINGDRILLS
| Drive and Kick Progression
Great progression shared by
@coachbrock
in a previous
#GBetBBChat
that includes some great SSGs!
Really like the advantage "lift" drills to teach "one more" passing and to get up live game shots!
#GetBetterBasketball
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#ShootingDrills
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Looking for a FUN, HIGHLY COMPETITIVE shooting drill?
SURVIVOR
✅ 2 teams, 2-3 balls per group, 5 or more cones at various spots
✅Shoot at any cone, if made, run cone to same spot on other end
1st team with no cones in their end wins!
#GetBetterBasketball
🚫Twitter: Never teach D tech or footwork/slides/closeouts on air! Its not game like
#SSGs
✅Defending National Champ UVA: 🤔
#DEFENSE
#Fundamentals
🔥Balance is key, especially early season. Never let the pendulum swing too far 1 way or the other! Do both!
#GetBetterEveryDay
Need a 5-out action to get you downhill into the paint?
Loyola-Chicago "Scissor Chicago" action creates an advantage to attack the paint and can easily become a continuity!
Many options off this simple action!
#GetBetterBasketball
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#ZoneATTACKTips
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Looking for new ways to ATTACK a 3-2 zone?
This action from Iowa St. creates a 2v1 advantage with options for a pass inside or a corner 3! LOVE the movement and "X" seal inside!
#GetBetterBasketball
Need a HORNS set to get the ball to a playmaker?
Simple action from Creighton that uses a staggered screen with good spacing!
Good read for coaches to use in film study: Defender trailing on hip off staggered, curl to the basket with an advantage!
#GetBetterBasketball
#ShootingDrills
| 5-ball
Great drill shared by
@Coach__Strick
in a previous
#GBetBBChat
! Up tempo, timed and highly competitive with a point scoring system! Players will get in a ton or reps!
Definitely a drill to build into your practice plan this season!
Week 218
#GBetBBChat
#MarchMadness
Q5: Press Breaker
Give it your best shot! How are you defending these football style "trips" press breaks that have become so popular?
#ShootingDrills
| FORM
Never too young to get in a little form shooting!
I recommend using a smaller ball and low hoop with focus on upper body to begin and building on it.
*My son is very excited he gets his own video, show him some love 😁
#GetBetterEveryDay
#FormShooting
Need a BLOB inbounds series that is great against man or zone?
Try 4 of my favorite actions out of the BOX SERIES that are used at all levels of competition!
Complimentary actions!
#GetBetterBasketball
#FOCUSED
Transition Games | "War" Drill
One of my all-time favorite games to play in practice. Great rebounding drill, but you can also start it off a BLOB or half court possession depending on your focus.
Play down and back & emphasize areas you want to grow!
#GetBetterBasketball